Magnetic knife stand

Abstract

The present invention relates to a magnetic knife stand which comprises one or more slits for inserting knives. On the upper inner side of each inserting slit, one or more magnets are disposed. A hole or a hollow is disposed on the upper inner side of each inserting holes, and the magnet is placed inside the hole or hollow on the upper inner side of the inserting slit. During and after the process of inserting the knives into the knife stand, the magnets will keep the cutting edges of the knives away from the bottom inner sides of the inserting slits, thereby effectively preventing the edges from becoming blunt, which is caused by their rubbing against the inserting slits. The frequency of sharpening the blades can be reduced and the lifespan of the knives can be extended. Further, this magnetic knife stand is more effective in protecting the knife stand from being cut or worn out by the knives. This invention enables the knives to be stored securely in the knife stand. It is convenient for use, and is safer and more reliable when used with knife sheaths.

1. A magnetic knife stand comprising:
 a base; 
 a support attached to the base, the support including a plurality of inserting slits that are open channels formed through the support, each inserting slit including side portions, a lower inner portion and an upper inner portion, each inserting slit connected to a corresponding knife sheath having side walls, the side portions of each inserting slit corresponding to positions of the side walls of the knife sheath, and each inserting slit and corresponding knife sheath configured to receive and at least partially enclose a blade of a knife, the blade having a cutting edge, two side surfaces, and a back edge directly opposite to the cutting edge; and 
 at least one magnet disposed on the upper inner portion of each inserting slit for attracting the back edge of the blade, and 
 wherein a hole or a hollow is disposed on the upper inner portion of each inserting slit, and the magnet is placed inside the hole or hollow. 
 
   
   
     2. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is disposed inside and on the upper inner portion of the inserting slit at a position near to an opening of the inserting slit. 
   
   
     3. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one magnet is disposed for each inserting slit. 
   
   
     4. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is in the shape of a bar or a granule. 
   
   
     5. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein the magnet is adhered to or embedded into the upper inner portion of the inserting slit. 
   
   
     6. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein each knife sheath connects to the corresponding inserting slit removably. 
   
   
     7. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 6 , wherein a projecting member or a groove is provided at one end of the knife sheath which connects to the inserting slit, and a corresponding groove or projecting member is provided in the corresponding position of the inserting slit. 
   
   
     8. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 6 , wherein the shape and dimension of the knife sheath correspond to the shape and dimension of the knife to be inserted. 
   
   
     9. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein the upper inner portion of each inserting slit corresponds to a position of the back edge of the blade when the blade is inserted into the inserting slit. 
   
   
     10. The magnetic knife stand as in  claim 1 , wherein the lower inner portion of each inserting slit is associated with a position of the cutting edge of the blade, and the side portions of the inserting slit are associated with positions of the two side surfaces of the blade when the blade is inserted into the inserting slit.